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GMKtec G10 Budget Mini PC Gets 28% Price Cut on Amazon

The GMKtec G10, rated the best budget mini PC, is now $275.49 on Amazon, down from $379.99—a 28% saving on a ready-to-use system with Ryzen 5 and 16GB RAM.

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Alipay's AI assistant 'Xiaozheng' launches smart marriage registration service for Qixi

Alipay's AI assistant Xiaozheng, in partnership with the Ministry of Civil Affairs, has launched a voice-activated marriage registration service for the Qixi Festival, connecting ten provinces for bookings and policy advice.

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Women's Super League launches first official fantasy app with a twist

The WSL's new official fantasy game merges the top two divisions and splits the season into six shorter legs to keep fans engaged, according to The Verge.

Products & Applications · Companies

PayPal and Venmo Now Accepted for Tuition Payments

PayPal announced Wednesday that students can use Venmo and PayPal to pay tuition through partnerships with education payment platforms, according to TechCrunch.

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Salesforce launches Headless Data 360 for MCP to feed AI agents governed customer data

Salesforce today launched Headless Data 360 for Model Context Protocol, exposing over 200 APIs as programmable endpoints so AI agents can directly access governed customer data and build insights without leaving existing tools.

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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo Drops to $499 in Amazon Summer Deal

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is now $499 at Amazon, down from $629, a 21% discount and the lowest price seen for the bundle, according to TechRadar.

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ChatGPT for Teens adds 'Responsible Homework Reminder' to guide students away from ready-made answers

OpenAI's new ChatGPT for Teens feature detects homework requests and redirects young users to Study Mode, refusing to provide direct answers.

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Accessory makers bet iPhone 18 Pro keeps same size as iPhone 17 Pro

Accessory makers Otterbox and Astropad suggest iPhone 18 Pro will share dimensions with iPhone 17 Pro, based on case compatibility. But conflicting leaks about thickness remain.

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The Verge writer uses AirTag to track her corgi, calling it 'peace of mind'

A Verge writer outfitted her corgi with an Apple AirTag, saying it's never been needed but provides peace of mind and helps her check on the dog remotely without bothering the sitter.

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HomePad may act like a giant Apple Watch, macOS beta code suggests

A code dive in the latest macOS 26.7 beta suggests Apple’s upcoming HomePad will sport watch-style faces and only show personal widget data when your iPhone is nearby.

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Doubao 'Work Tasks' Adds Dual Modes for Local PC and Cloud PC

Doubao's 'Work Tasks' feature now supports local PC and cloud PC modes, allowing users to run tasks flexibly and access cloud progress via mobile or desktop.

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ZDNET Lab Test Names LG C6 and Hisense U8 Color-Accuracy Winners

ZDNET's lab test of seven TVs found LG C6 most accurate in SDR and Hisense U8 in HDR; TCL QM8L also impressed.

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iPhone owners urged to sell current models now to avoid up to 30% value drop before iPhone 18 launch

iPhone owners planning to upgrade are advised to sell their current devices now, as prices could drop by up to 30% after the new models launch, according to Gadget GoGo.

Products & Applications · Companies · World

New Fire TV devices with Android 16 could be coming very soon

Amazon has begun notifying developers about Fire OS 16 compatibility, signaling that new Fire TV devices running Android 16 may be close to launch.

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Claude expands Gmail and Google Drive integration with email sending and file management

Claude now sends emails and manages files in Gmail/Drive, but users are split over auto-send risks.

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Survey: Nearly Half of Readers Welcome Play Store's Third-Party App Store Integration

An Android Authority survey finds 47% of readers welcome Google Play Store's integration of third-party app stores, while 34% worry it will be a hassle.

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iOS 27 Beta 4-6 Updates and Unreleased Apple Products Revealed in macOS 26.7 RC

Apple has released iOS 27 Developer Beta 4, 5, and 6, adding new features. Meanwhile, code in macOS 26.7 RC hints at unannounced devices like a foldable iPhone and camera AirPods.

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Amazon tightens Kindle DRM and closes Libby loan loophole, angering users

Amazon has rolled out tougher DRM to the Kindle Oasis and closed an airplane mode loophole that let readers keep Libby library books past their due date, prompting frustration among Kindle owners.

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Microsoft Teams defaults to showing swear words in captions, except for government users

Microsoft Teams has turned off its profanity filter by default for live captions, so most users will now see swear words uncensored. Government and defense users will have to wait until the end of August 2026 for the change.

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Framework refreshes 12-inch laptop with new Intel chips, Linux option, and lower starting price

Framework has updated its 12-inch convertible laptop with Intel Core Series 3 processors, a pre-built Linux option, and a $699 starting price, $100 less than before.

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8TB Seagate IronWolf NAS Drive Priced at $349.99 at Best Buy, but Newegg Offers $329.99

The 8TB Seagate IronWolf NAS drive is discounted to $349.99 at Best Buy, but Newegg sells the same drive for $329.99, making it the better deal.

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Android Authority recommends alternatives to Google Pixel Watch 5 amid price hike

Citing limited upgrades and a higher price, Android Authority recommends five smartwatches as alternatives to Google's Pixel Watch 5, including the Pixel Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 9.

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Alibaba's Qianwen Office Tops Wall Street Test of 8 AI Agents

Jefferies analysts tested eight AI agents on real office tasks, and Alibaba's Qianwen Office ranked first overall, beating Claude Cowork and Codex.

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Motorola Smart Connect app wins over skeptic with file sharing, wireless webcam and more

Motorola's Smart Connect, once called bloatware, proved essential: file sharing, wireless webcam, app streaming.